Description

Regal ‘Purple Emperor’ boasts deeply-veined petals in varying shades of purple that fade into lavender and dusty rose. This trailing variety is fairly drought tolerant, and would be perfect as a ground cover or in a hanging basket. Edible blossoms and leaves provide a peppery kick to salads, and are a beautiful garnish on desserts! Usually grown as an annual; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer. Rabbit and deer resistant.

Family:Tropaeolaceae, Nasturtium family, contains more than 75 species of garden nasturtiums.

Native:South America

Hardiness:Frost-sensitive, tender perennial usually grown as an annual; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.

Exposure:Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period:Late spring to frost

Plant Dimensions:6’7′ vines

Variety Info:2″ blossoms that bloom burgundy purple and fade to lavender and rose pink.

Attributes:Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Good for Containers, Edible Flower

When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter bloom. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 5565F.

When to Start Inside:Not recommended. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to transplant disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.

Days to Emerge:7 14 days

Seed Depth:“1”

Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 8″ 12″

Thinning:When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″ 12″

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